TEST BANK
Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: An Interactive Journey for
Health Professionals (2020)
Bruce Colbert, Jeff Ankney, Karen Lee
3rd Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease 2
Chapter 2 The Human Body 14
Chapter 3 Biochemistry 23
Chapter 4 The Cells 32
Chapter 5 Tissues and Systems 42
Chapter 6 The Skeletal System 51
Chapter 7 The Muscular System 63
Chapter 8 The Integumentary System 75
Chapter 9 The Nervous System 90
Chapter 10 The Endocrine System 111
Chapter 11 The Senses 122
Chapter 12 The Cardiovascular System 133
Chapter 13 The Respiratory System 149
Chapter 14 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems 162
Chapter 15 The Gastrointestinal System 176
Chapter 16 The Urinary System 191
Chapter 17 The Reproductive System 206
Chapter 18 Basic Diagnostic Tests 222
Chapter 19 The Journey's End 233
,Test Bank - Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: An Interactive Journey for Health Professionals, 3e (Colbert 2020)
Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease, 3e (Colbert/Ankney/Lee)
Chapter 1 Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Gross anatomy is also known as .
A) microscopic anatomy
B) pathologic anatomy
C) macroscopic anatomy
D) diagnostic anatomy
Answer: C
2) An example of gross anatomy would be .
A) viewing an x-ray
B) using a microscope
C) performing a complete cellular blood count
D) determining the etiology of a disease
Answer: A
3) The study of physiology deals with .
A) disease
B) genetics
C) structures
D) functions
Answer: D
4) The potential outcome of a disease is the .
A) etiology
B) diagnosis
C) prognosis
D) treatment
Answer: C
5) The study of disease is known as .
A) neurology
B) pathology
C) microbiology
D) cytology
Answer: B
6) The three basic parts of a medical term are .
A) prefix, word root, suffix
B) suffix, base, meaning
C) prefix, stem, ending
D) base, word root, stem
Answer: A
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, Test Bank - Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: An Interactive Journey for Health Professionals, 3e (Colbert 2020)
7) What system is known as the mathematical language of medicine?
A) Abbreviation system
B) Metric system
C) English system
D) Customary system
Answer: B
8) Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
A) Heart rate
B) Temperature
C) Odor
D) Respiratory rate
Answer: C
9) When the physician has documented several signs and symptoms, he or she will be
able to make a(n) .
A) prognosis
B) etiology
C) cytology
D) diagnosis
Answer: D
10) The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as
.
A) homeostasis
B) metabolism
C) syndrome
D) pathology
Answer: A
11) The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. The response that
opposes an action is known as a(n) .
A) depressing feedback loop
B) negative feedback loop
C) positive feedback loop
D) affirmative feedback loop
Answer: B
12) A positive feedback loop is necessary in which of the following situations?
A) Blood pressure
B) Coughing
C) Bleeding
D) Childbirth
Answer: D
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Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: An Interactive Journey for
Health Professionals (2020)
Bruce Colbert, Jeff Ankney, Karen Lee
3rd Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease 2
Chapter 2 The Human Body 14
Chapter 3 Biochemistry 23
Chapter 4 The Cells 32
Chapter 5 Tissues and Systems 42
Chapter 6 The Skeletal System 51
Chapter 7 The Muscular System 63
Chapter 8 The Integumentary System 75
Chapter 9 The Nervous System 90
Chapter 10 The Endocrine System 111
Chapter 11 The Senses 122
Chapter 12 The Cardiovascular System 133
Chapter 13 The Respiratory System 149
Chapter 14 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems 162
Chapter 15 The Gastrointestinal System 176
Chapter 16 The Urinary System 191
Chapter 17 The Reproductive System 206
Chapter 18 Basic Diagnostic Tests 222
Chapter 19 The Journey's End 233
,Test Bank - Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: An Interactive Journey for Health Professionals, 3e (Colbert 2020)
Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease, 3e (Colbert/Ankney/Lee)
Chapter 1 Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Gross anatomy is also known as .
A) microscopic anatomy
B) pathologic anatomy
C) macroscopic anatomy
D) diagnostic anatomy
Answer: C
2) An example of gross anatomy would be .
A) viewing an x-ray
B) using a microscope
C) performing a complete cellular blood count
D) determining the etiology of a disease
Answer: A
3) The study of physiology deals with .
A) disease
B) genetics
C) structures
D) functions
Answer: D
4) The potential outcome of a disease is the .
A) etiology
B) diagnosis
C) prognosis
D) treatment
Answer: C
5) The study of disease is known as .
A) neurology
B) pathology
C) microbiology
D) cytology
Answer: B
6) The three basic parts of a medical term are .
A) prefix, word root, suffix
B) suffix, base, meaning
C) prefix, stem, ending
D) base, word root, stem
Answer: A
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, Test Bank - Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: An Interactive Journey for Health Professionals, 3e (Colbert 2020)
7) What system is known as the mathematical language of medicine?
A) Abbreviation system
B) Metric system
C) English system
D) Customary system
Answer: B
8) Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
A) Heart rate
B) Temperature
C) Odor
D) Respiratory rate
Answer: C
9) When the physician has documented several signs and symptoms, he or she will be
able to make a(n) .
A) prognosis
B) etiology
C) cytology
D) diagnosis
Answer: D
10) The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as
.
A) homeostasis
B) metabolism
C) syndrome
D) pathology
Answer: A
11) The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. The response that
opposes an action is known as a(n) .
A) depressing feedback loop
B) negative feedback loop
C) positive feedback loop
D) affirmative feedback loop
Answer: B
12) A positive feedback loop is necessary in which of the following situations?
A) Blood pressure
B) Coughing
C) Bleeding
D) Childbirth
Answer: D
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